BBC Proms · Season 80 · Episode 19

Modern Classics at the Proms

Sunday, August 30 · 120 min

Tom Service introduces us to the classics of tomorrow in a special compilation performed at the world's greatest classical music festival: bold and brave compositions, illustrious orchestral pieces and more from the Royal Albert Hall. The programme showcases three world premieres, an exciting bassoon concerto and interviews with illustrious composers like Thomas Adès and Gabriella Ortiz, who reveal the inspiration behind their pieces. Performed by an array of the world's best orchestras, elite conductors and dazzling soloists from across the summer.